News from August 2016
Gas station scaffold fall case not being sent to Chester County court
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia judge recently denied a defense attorney’s attempt to send a gas station scaffold fall case to the Chester County Court of Common Pleas.
Third Circuit consistent with other courts in pro-employer ruling, attorney says
PITTSBURGH — A recent U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit decision regarding employment references is in line with previous rulings, an employment law attorney says.
Appeals court overturn Philly jury's $27M award over knee injury
PHILADELPHIA — James Beck, attorney at Reed Smith, has a theory as to why Philadelphia juries have a tendency to dole out eight- and nine-figure awards in personal injury cases.
Facing lawsuit over fall, Home Depot says it doesn't make ladders
PHILADELPHIA — After allegedly falling from a ladder he purchased at a Home Depot store, Jeffrey Nein has filed a lawsuit against a range of defendants.
Musical artist Red McFly accused of using photograph without permission
PHILADELPHIA – A UK photographer alleges that a Whitehall musical artist used his copyrighted works to promote his album without authorization.
Aetna Life Insurance accused of wrongful termination of benefits
PHILADELPHIA – A Downington woman alleges her long-term disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Suit filed against Philadelphia, USPS after man claims sidewalk caused him to fall
PHILADELPHIA – A man alleges a poorly maintained sidewalk caused him to trip and suffer injuries.
Trustees of NEI funds allege California employer owes unpaid contributions
PHILADELPHIA – Trust funds for a labor group allege that a Chino, California company and its president/owner have failed to pay contributions on behalf of their employees.
Man alleges use of Roundup caused injuries
PHILADELPHIA – A Cheswick man alleges exposure to an herbicide caused injuries.
Former Philly solicitor to grow Chamberlain Hrdlicka's office
PHILADELPHIA – Complex litigation and business attorney Ken Trujillo
has moved to Chamberlain Hrdlicka White Williams & Aughtry from Schnader
Harrison Segal & Lewis.